All 4 Uses of
provoke
in
Antigone
- To disobey these laws and so provoke
The wrath of Heaven.
*provoke = to cause a reaction
- For once he fain had quenched the Maenad's fire; And of the tuneful Nine provoked the ire.†
- Take heed, thou wilt provoke me to reveal The mystery deep hidden in my breast.†
- These are the shafts, that like a bowman I Provoked to anger, loosen at thy breast, Unerring, and their smart thou shalt not shun.†
Definition:
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(provoke) to cause a reaction -- typically an emotional reaction such as anger; and sometimes caused intentionally